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Summer show preview!

Summer show preview!
While summer is usually a time to slow down and do a lot of hanging out/laying on the beach/drinking summer shandies, the dance scene will be buzzing this June. Here’s a preview of the goods: River North Dance Chicago, World Class, Home Grown, June 5, Millenium Park: This free performance presents some of RNDC’s most... Read more »
By Natalie,
May 16, 2012 at 10:53 pm
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Chicago Dancing Festival lineup announced

Chicago Dancing Festival lineup announced
The Lollapalooza-equivalent of summer dance events has announced its lineup, and, pardon the cliche, but it’s bigger and better than ever. Chicago Dancing Festival has been expanding since it’s debut in 2007, and this year is no different. Check out the lineup below and make sure to mark your calendars for the week of July... Read more »
By Natalie,
May 16, 2012 at 10:10 am
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Alvin Ailey opens Wednesday at Auditorium Theatre

I missed Alvin Ailey Dance Theater perform in Chicago the past two years…but this year I won’t be deterred. The legendary modern dance company leaves the Big Apple to make its Chicago appearance this week, running from Wednesday, April 11 to Sunday, April 15 at the Auditorium Theatre. A sneak peek at the lineup: Arden Court... Read more »
By Natalie,
April 10, 2012 at 10:58 am
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This Weekend: Luna Negra's CARMEN.manquia

This Weekend: Luna Negra's CARMEN.manquia
This week in dance—lots of Latino flare and an old school love story! CARMEN.maquia: Chicago’s Latino contemporary dance group Luna Negra will present a one-night-only performance of the classic tale of Carmen, the Spanish gypsy. The world premiere will spin the love story of Don Jose and Carmen, traditionally performed as an opera, with an... Read more »
By Natalie,
March 21, 2012 at 5:02 pm
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Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago: Passion, Fire, and a morning ‘Jolt’

Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago: Passion, Fire, and a morning ‘Jolt’
Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago hit Harris Theater with a kick this past weekend. Literally. The company’s world premiere “Jolt” is a caffeine-inspired number that sends the dancers into a jittery frenzy after downing too many cups of coffee. Choreographed by Autumn Eckman with concept and structure by Nan Giordano, the piece is a comment on... Read more »
By Natalie,
March 13, 2012 at 8:25 pm
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This weekend: Joffrey's Winning Works

This weekend: Joffrey's Winning Works
This weekend the Joffrey Academy of Dance presents Winning Works: Joffrey’s Choreographers of Color Award performance. The second annual program highlights three up-and-coming minority choreographers selected to set a new work on Joffrey Academy trainees. The three world premieres will be presented this Sunday at Harris Theater in what should be a standout show. The... Read more »
By Natalie,
March 7, 2012 at 9:35 pm
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Joffrey's upcoming Winter Fire

As I write this it’s 14 degrees outside. There’s snow on the ground. I’d say a little Winter Fire wouldn’t hurt. It sounds like the Joffrey Ballet is bringing the heat with it’s mixed repertory winter program “Winter Fire,” opening this Wednesday, February 16. The acclaimed group will have two premieres (one U.S. and one... Read more »
By Natalie,
February 11, 2012 at 3:16 pm
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Love is in the air with RNDC and Chicago Dance Crash

I’d be lying if I said my cubicle wasn’t covered in heart stickers in anticipation of Valentine’s Day. Seriously, it looks like an arts & crafts war zone. So you can imagine my excitement over Chicago’s dance events dedicated to loooove this weekend. RNDC: River North Dance Chicago presents its Valentine’s Weekend Engagement with two... Read more »
By Natalie,
February 11, 2012 at 10:40 am
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Celebrate MLK day at Joffrey Ballet

Somehow, for me, the holidays always inevitably turn from one week into four. I’m glad to be back in the swing of things, albeit a little behind. Now onto the next holiday: MLK day. If you’re like me and have off this coming Monday, January 16, you might be looking for something to do (other... Read more »
By Natalie,
January 10, 2012 at 6:29 pm
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Another year, another perfect Nutcracker

Another year, another perfect Nutcracker
I’m only asking for one thing this Christmas: a highly trained group of world class ballet dancers dancing like angels through glittery white snow. Aaaah. What? Too expensive? As always, Robert Joffrey’s The Nutcracker did not disappoint on opening night. The holiday classic was the perfect Christmas treat to kick off the season. Although essentially... Read more »
By Natalie,
December 13, 2011 at 5:58 pm
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